Gold Mountain

Description:

Plate 317. GOLD MOUNTAIN TUSHER MOUNTAINS 1920-2001 Viewed northeast to Gold Mountain (11,650 ft) from the ridge northeast of Mount Belknap. Conifers, primarily spruce, have increased in height and density, but upper treeline appears unchanged. Much of the area is naturally unvegetated talus. Cat trails and other mining activity are visible in the retake.

Photo Information:

U.S. Forest Service photo 181921 ca. 1920; retake by Charles E. Kay on August 9, 2001 - - Photo No. 4871-2; Original photo (2310-Fishlake-29) held by the Forest Service Regional Office Photographic Collection housed at Weber State University, Ogden, UT.

Vegetative Community:

Conifer

South Central: Section 27, Range 5 W, Township 27 S; UTM 375350 E, 4254120 N; elevation 11,430 ft.